Gorinto is live
Gorinto is a 1-4 player abstract strategy game in which you are trying to collect elements to place on your Gorinto (a Japanese shrine that represents the unity and balance of the five elements: earth, water, fire, wind, and void). The game is live on Kickstarter, and the campaign will run for 21 days.
In Gorinto, you move a tile along the board, then collect the associated tiles according to the pattern of the element you've chosen and your 'depth of understanding that element' ('Understanding' is the number of tiles you must collect when you move a tile). The solo variant has been co-designed by David Turczi, and pits you against the Kitsune, spirits that take the form of foxes. You win. if at the end of the fourth round you have gained more wisdom points than the Kitsune.
The Kickstarter edition comes with upgraded components, but the cheaper, retail edition is also available as a pledge tier.